sustainability Archives

Solar

Why solar panels should be reused, and not shredded for bricks and concrete
Solar experts call for better approach to sustainable solar, including “bespoke” technology to recycle panels and reuse their valuable components.
Joshua S Hill

Jun 6, 2023

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GE produces world-first prototype of fully recyclable wind turbine blade
A prototype of a world-first 100 per cent recyclable wind turbine blade has been produced at a manufacturing facility in Spain, marking a big step towards “closing the loop” for wind power.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 18, 2022

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Smart Energy

Even with rooftop solar boom, households are paying dearly for what lies beneath
Australians have led the world in solar installations on their rooftops, but lag way behind in terms of what they do under the roof. And it’s costing them dearly.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 2, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Australia fails on Sustainable Developent Goals, will miss targets and benefits
UNSW research shows Australia is missing opportunities for sustainable growth by failing to meet Sustainable Development Goals.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 12, 2019

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$Renewables use only fraction of minerals used for fossil fuel generation$

Renewables

Renewables use only fraction of minerals used for fossil fuel generation
IEA data smashes another renewables myth, showing that they account for a far smaller portion of global demand for minerals and metals than fossil fuels – particularly coal.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 21, 2019

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Press Releases

Driving climate action through electric vehicle MOU
CT Climate Change and Sustainability Minister Shane Rattenbury will today sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Mayors and Ministers from several other jurisdictions to support the greater use of electric vehicles (EVs).
ACT Government

Dec 1, 2017

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Press Releases

Energy Renaissance appoints industry powerhouse in preparation for its 1GWh factory
It’s been a busy year for start up energy pioneer Energy Renaissance and it’s latest appointment makes it clear things are ramping up. This week sees former head of UGL’s national power business Mr. Mark Chilcote formally join as Managing Director.
PR Newswire

Nov 20, 2017

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Innovation: UNSW “microfactories” transform waste into green gold
A team of Australian researchers is turning the notion of recycling on its head, while also building a new green manufacturing sector.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 17, 2017

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Policy & Planning

What lies beneath: The dangers of understating climate risks
In the magical thinking of Australian policymakers, a pathway of gradual change, constructed over many decades in a growing, prosperous, coal-fired world stretches before us. But that’s not the world that currently exists.
Ian Dunlop & David Spratt

Sep 12, 2017

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Commentary

Battery storage just part of smart demand response to grid problems
It is amazing how much is happening, even in Australia. There may yet be hope for Australia to become a low-carbon, successful 21st century economy!
Alan Pears

Jul 11, 2017

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Press Releases

Cities to get more sustainable with smart communities code
“the Code for Smart Communities will set new benchmarks for smart cities and communities across Australia, New Zealand and beyond, by providing important guidance on how to use technology, data and intelligent design to accelerate more efficient, liveable and sustainable development projects”
Green Building Council Australia

Jul 5, 2017

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Policy & Planning

BHP Billiton backs “world first” forests bond
BHP Billiton has backed and co-developed a world-first Forests Bond, in effort to address climate change and enhance global response.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 1, 2016

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Why solar panels should be reused, and not shredded for bricks and concrete

GE produces world-first prototype of fully recyclable wind turbine blade

Even with rooftop solar boom, households are paying dearly for what lies beneath

Australia fails on Sustainable Developent Goals, will miss targets and benefits

Renewables use only fraction of minerals used for fossil fuel generation

Driving climate action through electric vehicle MOU

Energy Renaissance appoints industry powerhouse in preparation for its 1GWh factory

Innovation: UNSW “microfactories” transform waste into green gold

What lies beneath: The dangers of understating climate risks

Battery storage just part of smart demand response to grid problems

Cities to get more sustainable with smart communities code

BHP Billiton backs “world first” forests bond

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Renewables hit more than 80 pct of grid demand for first time – despite heavy throttling of wind and solar

Explainer: Who will set Australia’s rules for home energy devices such as solar, plug-in batteries and EVs?

Businesses “do the math” and want to go electric – right up until they try to connect to the grid

Wind and solar hit record share of Australia’s main grid, nearly half of it from rooftop PV

Podcasts

Energy Insiders: The “impossible” wind project that broke the investment drought

SwitchedOn podcast: Can a new alliance fast-charge Australia’s electrification push?

Solar Insiders Podcast: Inside the fight to stop prepaid disconnections

Energy Insiders: Should ageing coal generators be fed carrots or sticks?